- Genesis file parameter `blockperiodseconds` is validated as a positive integer on startup to prevent unexpected runtime behaviour [#3186](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/3186)
- Removed deprecated hash variable `protected volatile Hash hash;` which was used for private transactions [#3110](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/3110)
- Update to log4j 2.17.1. Resolves potential vulnerability only exploitable when using custom log4j configurations that are writable by untrusted users.
- Plugin API: BlockHeader.getBaseFee() method now returns an optional Wei instead of an optional Long [#3065](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/issues/3065)
- Implements [EIP-4399](https://eips.ethereum.org/EIPS/eip-4399) to repurpose DIFFICULTY opcode after the merge as a source of entropy from the Beacon chain. [#3081](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/issues/3081)
- Change the base docker image from Debian Buster to Ubuntu 20.04 [#3171](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/issues/3171) fixes [#3045](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/issues/3045)
- Change the base docker image from Debian Buster to Ubuntu 20.04 [#3171](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/issues/3171) fixes [#3045](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/issues/3045)
### Download links
This release is not recommended for production use.
- Represent baseFee as Wei instead of long accordingly to the spec [#2785](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/issues/2785)
- Adding support of the NO_COLOR environment variable as described in the [NO_COLOR](https://no-color.org/) standard [#3085](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/3085)
- Add `privx_findFlexiblePrivacyGroup` RPC Method, `privx_findOnchainPrivacyGroup` will be removed in a future release [#3075](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/3075)
- The invalid value is now shown when `--bootnodes` cannot parse an item to make it easier to identify which option is invalid.
- Adding two new options to be able to specify desired TLS protocol version and Java cipher suites [#3105](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/3105)
- Implements [EIP-4399](https://eips.ethereum.org/EIPS/eip-4399) to repurpose DIFFICULTY opcode after the merge as a source of entropy from the Beacon chain. [#3081](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/issues/3081)
### Bug Fixes
- Change the base docker image from Debian Buster to Ubuntu 20.04 [#3171](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/issues/3171) fixes [#3045](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/issues/3045)
### Early Access Features
- Add support for additional JWT authentication algorithms [#3017](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/3017)
- Do not change the sender balance, but set gas fee to zero, when simulating a transaction without enforcing balance checks. [#2454](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/2454)
- Fixes the exit condition for loading a BonsaiPersistedWorldState for a sibling block of the last one persisted [#2967](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/2967)
- The EVM has been factored out into a standalone module, suitable for inclusion as a library. [#2790](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/2790)
- Low level performance improvements changes to cut worst-case EVM performance in half. [#2796](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/2796)
- Migrate `ExceptionalHaltReason` from an enum to an interface to allow downstream users of the EVM to add new exceptional halt reasons. [#2810](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/2810)
- reduces need for JUMPDEST analysis via caching [#2607](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/2821)
- Add support for custom private key file for public-key export and public-key export-address commands [#2801](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/2801)
- Allow BESU_CONFIG_FILE environment to specify TOML file [#2455](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/issues/2455)
- Fix bug with private contracts not able to call public contracts that call public contracts [#2816](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/2816)
- Fixes the exit condition for loading a BonsaiPersistedWorldState for a sibling block of the last one persisted [#2967](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/2967)
- Fixes the exit condition for loading a BonsaiPersistedWorldState for a sibling block of the last one persisted [#2967](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/2967)
- The EVM has been factored out into a standalone module, suitable for inclusion as a library. [#2790](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/2790)
- Low level performance improvements changes to cut worst-case EVM performance in half. [#2796](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/2796)
- Migrate `ExceptionalHaltReason` from an enum to an interface to allow downstream users of the EVM to add new exceptional halt reasons. [#2810](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/2810)
- Add support for custom private key file for public-key export and public-key export-address commands [#2801](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/2801)
- Set an idle timeout for metrics connections, to clean up ports when no longer used [\#2748](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/2748)
- Onchain privacy groups can be unlocked after being locked without having to add a participant [\#2693](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/2693)
- Update Gas Schedule for Ethereum Classic [#2746](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/2746)
- A native library was added for the alternative signature algorithm secp256r1, which will be used by default [#2630](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/2630)
- The command line option --Xsecp-native-enabled was added as an alias for --Xsecp256k1-native-enabled [#2630](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/2630)
- \[EXPERIMENTAL\] Added support for using DNS host name in place of IP address in onchain node permissioning rules [#2667](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/2667)
- GetTransactionCount should return the latest transaction count if it is greater than the transaction pool [\#2633](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/2633)
- Fixed disabling of native libraries for secp256k1 and altBn128. [\#2163](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/2163)
- eth_feeHistory API for wallet providers [\#2466](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/2466)
### Bug Fixes
- Ibft2 could create invalid RoundChange messages in some circumstances containing duplicate prepares [\#2449](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/2449)
- Updated `eth_sendRawTransaction` to return an error when maxPriorityFeePerGas exceeds maxFeePerGas [\#2424](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/2424)
- Fixed NoSuchElementException with EIP1559 transaction receipts when using eth_getTransactionReceipt [\#2477](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/2477)
- QBFT is a Byzantine Fault Tolerant consensus algorithm, building on the capabilities of IBFT and IBFT 2.0. It aims to provide performance improvements in cases of excess round change, and provides interoperability with other EEA compliant clients, such as GoQuorum.
- Note: QBFT currently only supports new networks. Existing networks using IBFT2.0 cannot migrate to QBFT. This will become available in a future release.
- Note: QBFT is an early access feature pending community feedback. Please make use of QBFT in new development networks and reach out in case of issues or concerns
- GoQuorum-compatible privacy. This mode uses Tessera and is interoperable with GoQuorum.
- Note: GoQuorum-compatible privacy is an early access feature pending community feedback.
- Ibft2 could create invalid RoundChange messages in some circumstances containing duplicate prepares [\#2449](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/2449)
- Updated `eth_sendRawTransaction` to return an error when maxPriorityFeePerGas exceeds maxFeePerGas [\#2424](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/2424)
* Added support for the upcoming CALAVERAS ephemeral testnet and removed the configuration for the deprecated BAIKAL ephemeral testnet. [\#2343](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/2343)
- Fixed issue in discv5 where nonce was incorrectly reused. [\#2075](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/2075)
- Fixed issues in debug_standardTraceBadBlockToFile and debug_standardTraceBlockToFile. [\#2120](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/2120)
- Fixed invalid error code in several JSON RPC methods when the requested block is not in the range. [\#2138](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/2138)
* Added support for the upcoming BAIKAL ephemeral testnet and removed the configuration for the deprecated YOLOv3 ephemeral testnet. [\#2237](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/2237)
* Implemented [EIP-3541](https://eips.ethereum.org/EIPS/eip-3541): Reject new contracts starting with the 0xEF byte [\#2243](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/2243)
- Fixed invalid error code in several JSON RPC methods when the requested block is not in the range. [\#2138](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/2138)
- Fixed `NullPointerException` when crossing network upgrade blocks when peer discovery is disabled. [\#2140](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/2140)
- [Fast sync when running Besu on cloud providers](KNOWN_ISSUES.md#fast-sync-when-running-besu-on-cloud-providers)
- [Privacy users with private transactions created using v1.3.4 or earlier](KNOWN_ISSUES.md#privacy-users-with-private-transactions-created-using-v134-or-earlier)
* Ethereum Node Records are now dynamically recalculated when we pass network upgrade blocks. This allows for better peering through transitions without needing to restart the node. [\#1998](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1998)
- [Fast sync when running Besu on cloud providers](KNOWN_ISSUES.md#fast-sync-when-running-besu-on-cloud-providers)
- [Privacy users with private transactions created using v1.3.4 or earlier](KNOWN_ISSUES.md#privacy-users-with-private-transactions-created-using-v134-or-earlier)
### Important note: the 21.1.1 release contains an outdated version of the Berlin network upgrade. If you are using Besu on public Ethereum networks, you must upgrade to 21.1.2.
- [Fast sync when running Besu on cloud providers](KNOWN_ISSUES.md#fast-sync-when-running-besu-on-cloud-providers)
- [Privacy users with private transactions created using v1.3.4 or earlier](KNOWN_ISSUES.md#privacy-users-with-private-transactions-created-using-v134-or-earlier)
### Important note: this release contains an outdated version of the Berlin network upgrade. If you are using Besu on public Ethereum networks, you must upgrade to 21.1.2.
* Added `besu_transaction_pool_transactions` to the reported metrics, counting the mempool size [\#1869](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1869)
- [Fast sync when running Besu on cloud providers](KNOWN_ISSUES.md#fast-sync-when-running-besu-on-cloud-providers)
- [Privacy users with private transactions created using v1.3.4 or earlier](KNOWN_ISSUES.md#privacy-users-with-private-transactions-created-using-v134-or-earlier)
### Important note: this release contains an outdated version of the Berlin network upgrade, which was changed on March 5, 2021 ([link](https://github.com/ethereum/pm/issues/263#issuecomment-791473406)). If you are using Besu on public Ethereum networks, you must upgrade to 21.1.2.
* Besu Launcher: Besu now has support for the [Quorum Mainnet Launcher](https://github.com/ConsenSys/quorum-mainnet-launcher) which makes it easy for users to configure and launch Besu on the Ethereum mainnet.
* Bonsai Tries: A new database format which reduces storage requirements and improves performance for access to recent state. _Note: only full sync is currently supported._
* Miner Data JSON-RPC: The `eth_getMinerDataByBlockHash` and `eth_getMinerDataByBlockNumber` endpoints return miner rewards and coinbase address for a given block.
* EIP-1898 support: [The EIP](https://eips.ethereum.org/EIPS/eip-1898) adds `blockHash` to JSON-RPC methods which accept a default block parameter.
### Early Access Features
* Bonsai Tries: A new database format which reduces storage requirements and improves performance for access to recent state. _Note: only full sync is currently supported._
* QBFT: A new consensus algorithm to support interoperability with other Enterprise Ethereum Alliance compatible clients.
### 21.1.0 Breaking Changes
*`--skip-pow-validation-enabled` is now an error with `block import --format JSON`. This is because the JSON format doesn't include the nonce so the proof of work must be calculated.
*`eth_call` will not return a JSON-RPC result if the call fails, but will return an error instead. If it was for a revert the revert reason will be included.
*`eth_call` will not fail for account balance issues by default. An parameter `"strict": true` can be added to the call parameters (with `to` and `from`) to enforce balance checks.
### Additions and Improvements
* Added `besu_transaction_pool_transactions` to the reported metrics, counting the mempool size [\#1869](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1869)
- [Fast sync when running Besu on cloud providers](KNOWN_ISSUES.md#fast-sync-when-running-besu-on-cloud-providers)
- [Privacy users with private transactions created using v1.3.4 or earlier](KNOWN_ISSUES.md#privacy-users-with-private-transactions-created-using-v134-or-earlier)
* Support for the Berlin Network Upgrade, although the block number must be set manually with `--override-genesis-config=berlinBlock=<blocknumber>`. This is because the block numbers haven't been determined yet. The next release will include the number in the genesis file so it will support Berlin with no intervention. [\#1898](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1898)
*`--skip-pow-validation-enabled` is now an error with `block import --format JSON`. This is because the JSON format doesn't include the nonce so the proof of work must be calculated.
*`eth_call` will not return a JSON-RPC result if the call fails, but will return an error instead. If it was for a revert the revert reason will be included.
*`eth_call` will not fail for account balance issues by default. An parameter `"strict": true` can be added to the call parameters (with `to` and `from`) to enforce balance checks.
*`--skip-pow-validation-enabled` is now an error with `block import --format JSON`. This is because the JSON format doesn't include the nonce so the proof of work must be calculated. [\#1815](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1815)
* Return the revert reason from `eth_call` JSON-RPC api calls when the contract causes a revert. [\#1829](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1829)
* Added `chainId`, `publicKey`, and `raw` to JSON-RPC api calls returning detailed transaction results. [\#1835](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1835)
* Ethereum classic heights will no longer be reported in mainnet metrics. Issue [\#1751](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1751) Fix [\#1820](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1820)
- [Fast sync when running Besu on cloud providers](KNOWN_ISSUES.md#fast-sync-when-running-besu-on-cloud-providers)
- [Privacy users with private transactions created using v1.3.4 or earlier](KNOWN_ISSUES.md#privacy-users-with-private-transactions-created-using-v134-or-earlier)
Link removed because this release contains an outdated version of the Berlin network upgrade, which was changed on March 5, 2021 ([link](https://github.com/ethereum/pm/issues/263#issuecomment-791473406)). If you are using Besu on public Ethereum networks, you must upgrade to 21.1.1. sha256 hash left for reference.
* Implemented [EIP-1898](https://eips.ethereum.org/EIPS/eip-1898): Add `blockHash` to JSON-RPC methods which accept a default block parameter [\#1757](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1757)
- [Fast sync when running Besu on cloud providers](KNOWN_ISSUES.md#fast-sync-when-running-besu-on-cloud-providers)
- [Privacy users with private transactions created using v1.3.4 or earlier](KNOWN_ISSUES.md#privacy-users-with-private-transactions-created-using-v134-or-earlier)
* Added `memory` as an option to `--key-value-storage`. This ephemeral storage is intended for sync testing and debugging. [\#1617](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1617)
* Block Validation Errors should be at least INFO level not DEBUG or TRACE. Bug [\#1568](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1568) PR [\#1706](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1706)
- [Fast sync when running Besu on cloud providers](KNOWN_ISSUES.md#fast-sync-when-running-besu-on-cloud-providers)
- [Privacy users with private transactions created using v1.3.4 or earlier](KNOWN_ISSUES.md#privacy-users-with-private-transactions-created-using-v134-or-earlier)
* Added protocols section to `admin_peers` to provide info about peer health. [\#1582](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1582)
* Added CLI option `--goquorum-compatibility-enabled` to enable GoQuorum compatibility mode. [#1598](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1598). Note that this mode is incompatible with Mainnet.
* Ibft2 will discard any received messages targeting a chain height <= current head - this resolves some corner cases in system correctness directly following block import. [#1575](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1575)
* EvmTool now throws `UnsupportedForkException` when there is an unknown fork and is YOLOv2 compatible [\#1584](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1584)
*`eth_newFilter` now supports `blockHash` parameter as per the spec [\#1548](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/issues/1540). (`blockhash` is also still supported.)
- [Fast sync when running Besu on cloud providers](KNOWN_ISSUES.md#fast-sync-when-running-besu-on-cloud-providers)
- [Privacy users with private transactions created using v1.3.4 or earlier](KNOWN_ISSUES.md#privacy-users-with-private-transactions-created-using-v134-or-earlier)
*`--random-peer-priority-enabled` flag added. Allows for incoming connections to be prioritized randomly. This will prevent (typically small, stable) networks from forming impenetrable peer cliques. [#1440](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1440)
* Prioritize high gas prices during mining. Previously we ordered only by the order in which the transactions were received. This will increase expected profit when mining. [\#1449](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1449)
* Added support for the updated smart contract-based [node permissioning EEA interface](https://entethalliance.github.io/client-spec/spec.html#dfn-connectionallowed). [\#1435](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1435) and [\#1496](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1496)
* Added EvmTool binary to the distribution. EvmTool is a CLI that can execute EVM bytecode and execute ethereum state tests. [\#1465](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1465)
* Updated the libraries for secp256k1 and AltBN series precompiles. These updates provide significant performance improvements to those areas. [\#1499](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1499)
* Provide MegaGas/second measurements in the log when doing a full block import, such as the catch up phase of a fast sync. [\#1512](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1512)
* Added new endpoints to get miner data, `eth_getMinerDataByBlockHash` and `eth_getMinerDataByBlockNumber`. [\#1538](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1538)
* Added support for `qip714block` config parameter in genesis file, paving the way towards permissioning interoperability between Besu and GoQuorum. [\#1545](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1545)
* Fix a bug on `eth_estimateGas` which returned `Internal error` instead of `Execution reverted` in case of reverted transaction. [\#1478](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1478)
* Fixed a bug where Local Account Permissioning was being incorrectly enforced on block import/validation. [\#1510](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1510)
* Add a more rational value to eth_gasPrice, based on a configurable percentile of prior block's transactions (default: median of last 100 blocks). [\#1563](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1563)
- CLI option `--privacy-precompiled-address` option removed. This address is now derived, based on `--privacy-onchain-groups-enabled`. [\#1222](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1222)
The [Besu Sample Networks repository](https://github.com/ConsenSys/besu-sample-networks) has been replaced by the [Quorum Developer Quickstart](https://besu.hyperledger.org/en/latest/Tutorials/Developer-Quickstart).
- [Fast sync when running Besu on cloud providers](KNOWN_ISSUES.md#fast-sync-when-running-besu-on-cloud-providers)
- [Privacy users with private transactions created using v1.3.4 or earlier](KNOWN_ISSUES.md#privacy-users-with-private-transactions-created-using-v134-or-earlier)
Hyperledger Besu is moving its versioning scheme to [CalVer](https://calver.org/) starting with the 20.10.0 (formerly 1.6.0) release. More information about the specific version of CalVer Besu is using can be found on the [wiki](https://wiki.hyperledger.org/display/BESU/Using+CalVer+for+Besu+Releases).
Prior versions of Besu would set the HTTP Status 400 Bad Request for JSON-RPC requests that completed in an error, regardless of the kind of error. These responses could include a complete JSON-RPC response with an error field.
In Besu version 20.10, properly formatted requests that have valid parameters (count and content) will return a HTTP Status 200 OK, with an error field if an error occurred. For example, requesting an account that does not exist in the chain, or a block by hash that Besu does not have, will now return HTTP 200 OK responses. Unparsable requests, improperly formatted requests, or requests with invalid parameters will continue to return HTTP 400 Bad Request.
Users of Web3J should note that many calls will now return a result with the error field containing the message whereas before a call would throw an exception with the error message as the exception message.
* Added EvmTool binary to the distribution. EvmTool is a CLI that can execute EVM bytecode and execute ethereum state tests. Documentation for it is available [here](https://besu.hyperledger.org/en/stable/HowTo/Troubleshoot/Use-EVM-Tool/). [\#1465](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1465)
* Added support for the upcoming YOLOv2 ephemeral testnet and removed the flag for the deprecated YOLOv1 ephemeral testnet. [#1386](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1386)
* Added `debug_standardTraceBlockToFile` JSON-RPC API. This API accepts a block hash and will replay the block. It returns a list of files containing the result of the trace (one file per transaction). [\#1392](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1392)
* Added `debug_standardTraceBadBlockToFile` JSON-RPC API. This API is similar to `debug_standardTraceBlockToFile`, but can be used to obtain info about a block which has been rejected as invalid. [\#1403](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1403)
* Added support for multi-tenancy when using the early access feature of [onchain privacy group management](https://besu.hyperledger.org/en/stable/Concepts/Privacy/Onchain-PrivacyGroups/)
* \[Reverted\] Fixed memory leak in eth/65 subprotocol behavior. It is now enabled by default. [\#1420](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1420), [#1348](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1348), [#1321](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1321)
- [Fast sync when running Besu on cloud providers](KNOWN_ISSUES.md#fast-sync-when-running-besu-on-cloud-providers)
- [Privacy users with private transactions created using v1.3.4 or earlier](KNOWN_ISSUES.md#privacy-users-with-private-transactions-created-using-v134-or-earlier)
* The new version of the [web3js-eea library (v0.10)](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/web3js-eea) supports the onchain privacy group management changes made in Besu v1.5.3.
* Added `debug_getBadBlocks` JSON-RPC API to analyze and detect consensus flaws. Even if a block is rejected it will be returned by this method [\#1378](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1378)
* Fix logs queries missing results against chain head [\#1351](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1351) and [\#1381](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1381)
- [Fast sync when running Besu on cloud providers](KNOWN_ISSUES.md#fast-sync-when-running-besu-on-cloud-providers)
- [Privacy users with private transactions created using v1.3.4 or earlier](KNOWN_ISSUES.md#privacy-users-with-private-transactions-created-using-v134-or-earlier)
- [Changes not saved to database correctly causing inconsistent private states](KNOWN_ISSUES.md#Changes-not-saved-to-database-correctly-causing-inconsistent-private-states)
* Added `priv_debugGetStateRoot` JSON-RPC API to retrieve the state root of a specified privacy group. [\#1326](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1326)
* Added reorg logging and `--reorg-logging-threshold` to configure the same. Besu now logs any reorgs where the old or new chain head is more than the threshold away from their common ancestors. The default is 6.
* Added `debug_batchSendRawTransaction` JSON-RPC API to submit multiple signed transactions with a single call. [\#1350](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1350)
* The metrics HTTP server no longer rejects requests containing `Accept` header that doesn't precisely match the prometheus text format [\#1345](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1345)
- [Fast sync when running Besu on cloud providers](KNOWN_ISSUES.md#fast-sync-when-running-besu-on-cloud-providers)
- [Privacy users with private transactions created using v1.3.4 or earlier](KNOWN_ISSUES.md#privacy-users-with-private-transactions-created-using-v134-or-earlier)
- [Changes not saved to database correctly causing inconsistent private states](KNOWN_ISSUES.md#Changes-not-saved-to-database-correctly-causing-inconsistent-private-states)
* Early access DNS support added via the `--Xdns-enabled` and `--Xdns-update-enabled` CLI options. [\#1247](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1247)
- [Fast sync when running Besu on cloud providers](KNOWN_ISSUES.md#fast-sync-when-running-besu-on-cloud-providers)
- [Privacy users with private transactions created using v1.3.4 or earlier](KNOWN_ISSUES.md#privacy-users-with-private-transactions-created-using-v134-or-earlier)
This [early access feature](https://besu.hyperledger.org/en/stable/Concepts/Privacy/Onchain-PrivacyGroups/) was changed in a way that makes onchain privacy groups created with previous versions no longer usable.
The onchain privacy support in the current version of the web3js-eea library (v0.9) will not be compatible with Besu v1.5.3. We are actively working on an upgrade to webj3-eea that will support these changes.
* Experimental offline backup and restore has been added via the `operator x-backup-state` and `operator x-restore-state` CLI commands. Data formats will be fluid for as long as the `x-` prefix is present in the CLI so it is advised not to rely on these backups for disaster recovery. [\#1235](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1235)
* Experimental ethstats support added via the `Xethstats` and `Xethstats-contact` CLI commands. [\#1239](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1239)
* Peers added via the JSON-RPC `admin_addPeer` and `admin_removePeer` will be shared or no longer shared via discovery respectively. Previously they were not shared. [\#1177](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1177) contributed by [br0tchain](https://github.com/br0tchain).
* New docker images are being generated to use the latest version of OpenJDK (currently 14.0.1) with the tag suffix of `-openjdk-latest`, for example `1.5.2-openjdk-latest`.
The intent is that the major Java VM version or Java VM type shipped with the default docker images (`latest`, `1.5.x`, etc.) may be changed during future quarterly releases but will remain consistent within quarterly releases.
- GraphQL queries of `miner` in IBFT networks will no longer return an error. PR [\#1282](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1282) issue [\#1272](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/issues/1272).
- [Fast sync when running Besu on cloud providers](KNOWN_ISSUES.md#fast-sync-when-running-besu-on-cloud-providers)
- [Privacy users with private transactions created using v1.3.4 or earlier](KNOWN_ISSUES.md#privacy-users-with-private-transactions-created-using-v134-or-earlier)
- [Permissioning issues on Kubernetes](KNOWN_ISSUES.md#Kubernetes-permissioning-uses-Service-IPs-rather-than-pod-IPs-which-can-fail)
- [Restarts caused by insufficient memory can cause inconsistent private state](KNOWN_ISSUES.md#Restart-caused-by-insufficient-memory-can-cause-inconsistent-private-state)
- [David Mechler](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/commits?author=davemec) has been added as a [new maintainer](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1267).
- [Edward Evans](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/commits?author=EdJoJob) voluntarily moved to [emeritus status](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1270).
* In an IBFT2 network, a fixed block reward value and recipient address can be defined in genesis file [\#1132](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1132)
* JSON-RPC HTTP API Authorization: exit early when checking user permissions. [\#1144](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1144)
* HTTP/2 is enabled for JSON-RPC HTTP API over TLS. [\#1145](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1145)
* In an IBFT2 network; a fixed block reward value and recipient address can be defined in genesis file [\#1132](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1132)
* When the default sync mode was changed to fast sync for named networks, there was one caveat we didn't address. The `dev` network should've been full sync by default. This has now been fixed. [\#1257](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1257)
- [Fast sync when running Besu on cloud providers](KNOWN_ISSUES.md#fast-sync-when-running-besu-on-cloud-providers)
- [Privacy users with private transactions created using v1.3.4 or earlier](KNOWN_ISSUES.md#privacy-users-with-private-transactions-created-using-v134-or-earlier)
- [Permissioning issues on Kubernetes](KNOWN_ISSUES.md#Kubernetes-permissioning-uses-Service-IPs-rather-than-pod-IPs-which-can-fail)
- [Restarts caused by insufficient memory can cause inconsistent private state](KNOWN_ISSUES.md#Restart-caused-by-insufficient-memory-can-cause-inconsistent-private-state)
The [Tracing API](https://besu.hyperledger.org/en/latest/Reference/API-Methods/#trace-methods) is no longer an Early Access feature and now has full support for `trace_replayBlockTransactions`, `trace_Block` and `trace_transaction`.
`BlockAdded` and `BlockReorg` are now exposed via the [Plugin API](https://javadoc.io/doc/org.hyperledger.besu/plugin-api/latest/org/hyperledger/besu/plugin/services/BesuEvents.html).
* [Filters](https://besu.hyperledger.org/en/stable/HowTo/Interact/Filters/Accessing-Logs-Using-JSON-RPC/) and
* Public Networks Default to Fast Sync: The default sync mode for named permissionless networks, such as the Ethereum mainnet and testnets, is now `FAST`.
* Use the [`--sync-mode` command line option](https://besu.hyperledger.org/Reference/CLI/CLI-Syntax/#sync-mode) to change the sync mode. [\#384](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/384)
* Proper Mining Support: Added full support for `eth_hashrate` and `eth_submitHashrate`. It is now possible to have the hashrate when we mine with a GPU mining worker [\#1063](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1063)
* Performance Improvements: The addition of native libraries ([\#775](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/775)) and changes to data structures in the EVM ([\#1089](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1089)) have improved Besu sync and EVM execution times.
* Tracing API Improvements: The [Tracing API](https://besu.hyperledger.org/en/latest/Reference/API-Methods/#trace-methods) is no longer an Early Access feature and now has full support for `trace_replayBlockTransactions`, `trace_Block` and `trace_transaction`.
* Added experimental CLI option `--Xnat-kube-pod-name` to specify the name of the loadbalancer used by the Kubernetes nat manager [\#1078](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1078)
- [Fast sync when running Besu on cloud providers](KNOWN_ISSUES.md#fast-sync-when-running-besu-on-cloud-providers)
- [Privacy users with private transactions created using v1.3.4 or earlier](KNOWN_ISSUES.md#privacy-users-with-private-transactions-created-using-v134-or-earlier)
- Added timeout to queries. [\#986](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/986)
- Fixed issue where networks using onchain permissioning could stall when the bootnodes were not validators. [\#969](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/969)
- [Fast sync when running Besu on cloud providers](KNOWN_ISSUES.md#fast-sync-when-running-besu-on-cloud-providers)
- [Privacy users with private transactions created using v1.3.4 or earlier](KNOWN_ISSUES.md#privacy-users-with-private-transactions-created-using-v134-or-earlier)
- [`Intrinsic gas exceeds gas limit` returned when calling `delete mapping[addr]` or `mapping[addr] = 0`](KNOWN_ISSUES.md#intrinsic-gas-exceeds-gas-limit)
- [Eth/65 not backwards compatible](KNOWN_ISSUES.md#eth65-not-backwards-compatible)
- [Fast sync when running Besu on cloud providers](KNOWN_ISSUES.md#fast-sync-when-running-besu-on-cloud-providers)
- [Bootnodes must be validators when using onchain permissioning](KNOWN_ISSUES.md#bootnodes-must-be-validators-when-using-onchain-permissioning)
- [Privacy users with private transactions created using v1.3.4 or earlier](KNOWN_ISSUES.md#privacy-users-with-private-transactions-created-using-v134-or-earlier)
- Implemented private contract log filters including JSON-RPC methods to interact with private filters. [\#735](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/735)
- Deal with quick service start failures [\#714](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/714) fixes [\#662](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/issues/662)
-`Intrinsic gas exceeds gas limit` returned when calling `delete mapping[addr]` or `mapping[addr] = 0` [\#696](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/issues/696)
Calling delete and set to 0 Solidity mapping in Solidity fail.
- [Eth/65 not backwards compatible](KNOWN_ISSUES.md#eth65-not-backwards-compatible)
- [Error full syncing with pruning](KNOWN_ISSUES.md#error-full-syncing-with-pruning)
- [Fast sync when running Besu on cloud providers](KNOWN_ISSUES.md#fast-sync-when-running-besu-on-cloud-providers)
- [Bootnodes must be validators when using onchain permissioning](KNOWN_ISSUES.md#bootnodes-must-be-validators-when-using-onchain-permissioning)
- [Privacy users with private transactions created using v1.3.4 or earlier](KNOWN_ISSUES.md#privacy-users-with-private-transactions-created-using-v134-or-earlier)
- Added `pulledStates` and `knownStates` to the EthQL `syncing` query and `eth_syncing` JSON-RPC api [\#565](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/565)
* [Onchain privacy groups](https://besu.hyperledger.org/en/latest/Concepts/Privacy/Onchain-PrivacyGroups/) with add and remove members. Known issue resolved (see above).
* [TRACE API](https://besu.hyperledger.org/en/latest/Reference/API-Methods/#trace-methods) now includes `trace_block`, `trace_replayBlockTransactions`, and `trace_transaction`.
Fixed some issues on the trace replay block transactions API [\#522](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/522).
- Enhanced estimateGas messages [\#436](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/436). When a estimateGas request fails a validation check, an improved error message is returned in the response.
### Early Access Features
Early access features are available features that are not recommended for production networks and may
Hyperledger Besu v1.4 implements a new data structure for private state storage that is not backwards compatible.
A migration will be performed when starting v1.4 for the first time to reprocess existing private transactions
and re-create the private state data in the v1.4 format.
If you have existing private transactions, see [migration details](docs/Private-Txns-Migration.md).
### Additions and Improvements
* [TLS support](https://besu.hyperledger.org/en/latest/Concepts/TLS/) to secure client and server communication.
* [Multi-tenancy](https://besu.hyperledger.org/en/latest/Concepts/Privacy/Multi-Tenancy/) to enable multiple participants to use the same Besu and Orion node.
* [Plugin APIs](https://besu.hyperledger.org/en/latest/Concepts/Plugins/) to enable building of Java plugins to extend Hyperledger Besu.
* Support for additional [NAT methods](https://besu.hyperledger.org/en/latest/HowTo/Find-and-Connect/Specifying-NAT/).
* Added [`priv_call`](https://besu.hyperledger.org/en/latest/Reference/API-Methods/#priv_call) which invokes
a private contract function locally and does not change the private state.
This includes using the library in the Plugins API interfaces. [#295](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/295) and [#215](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/215)
### Early Access Features
Early access features are available features that are not recommended for production networks and may
This can be enabled using the `--rpc-http-api TRACE` CLI flag. There are some philosophical differences between Besu and other implementations that are outlined in [trace_rpc_apis](docs/trace_rpc_apis.md).
- Added [Multi-tenancy](https://besu.hyperledger.org/en/latest/Concepts/Privacy/Multi-Tenancy/) support which allows multiple participants to use the same Besu node for private transactions.
- Besu has moved from an internal Bytes library to the [Apache Tuweni](https://tuweni.apache.org/) Bytes library. This includes using the library in the Plugins API interfaces. [#295](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/295) and [#215](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/215)
- Added priv_call [\#250](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/250). Invokes a private contract function locally and does not change the private state.
- Support for [EIP-2124](https://github.com/ethereum/EIPs/blob/master/EIPS/eip-2124.md), which results in faster peer discovery [\#156](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/156)
-`admin_generateLogBloomCache` JSON-RPC API to generate a cache of the block bloombits that improves performance for log queries [\#262](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/262)
For more details, see [Hyperledger Besu Wiki](https://wiki.hyperledger.org/display/BESU/Mainnet+Consensus+Bug+Identified+and+Resolved+in+Hyperledger+Besu).
- Hard Fork Support: Configures the Agharta activation block for the ETC MainNet configuration [\#251](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/251) (thanks to [soc1c](https://github.com/soc1c))
-`operator generate-log-bloom-cache` command line option to generate a cache of the block bloombits that improves performance for log queries [\#245](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/245)
[Edward Mack](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/commits?author=edwardmack) added as a [new maintainer](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/219).
- Support external mining using Stratum [\#140](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/140) (thanks to [atoulme](https://github.com/atoulme))
- Add more fields to private transaction receipt [\#85](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/85) (thanks to [josh-richardson](https://github.com/josh-richardson))
- Move Apache Tuweni dependency to official release [\#181](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/181) (thanks to [atoulme](https://github.com/atoulme))
- ETC Atlantis fork [\#179](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/179) (thanks to [edwardmack](https://github.com/edwardmack))
- ETC Gotham Fork [\#178](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/178) (thanks to [edwardmack](https://github.com/edwardmack))
- ETC DieHard fork support [\#177](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/177) (thanks to [edwardmack](https://github.com/edwardmack))
- Remove 'parentHash', 'number' and 'gasUsed' fields from the genesis d… [\#175](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/175) (thanks to [SweeXordious](https://github.com/SweeXordious))
- Add `--target-gas-limit` command line option. [\#24](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/24)(thanks to new contributor [cfelde](https://github.com/cfelde))
- Added content about [access between private and public states](https://besu.hyperledger.org/en/latest/Concepts/Privacy/Privacy-Groups/#access-between-states)
- Added restriction that [account permissioning cannot be used with random key signing](https://besu.hyperledger.org/en/latest/HowTo/Use-Privacy/Sign-Privacy-Marker-Transactions/).
- Added high availability requirement for [private transaction manager](https://besu.hyperledger.org/en/latest/Concepts/Privacy/Privacy-Overview/#availability) (ie, Orion)
- Renames eea\_getTransactionReceipt to priv\_getTransactionReceipt [\#10](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/10) (thanks to [josh-richardson](https://github.com/josh-richardson))
- Use object parameter instead of list of parameters for priv\_createPrivacyGroup [\#1868](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1868) (thanks to [iikirilov](https://github.com/iikirilov))
- Refactor privacy acceptance tests [\#1864](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1864) (thanks to [iikirilov](https://github.com/iikirilov))
- Updating docker tests to make it easier to follow & ensure it listens on the right interface on docker [\#1851](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1851)
- Disable Istanbul block [\#1849](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1849)
- Added rewind to block functionality [#1814](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1814)
- Added support for NoReward and NoProof seal engines [#1813](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1813)
- Added strict short hex strings for retesteth [#1812](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1812)
- Cleaned up genesis parsing [#1809](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1809)
- Updating Orion to v1.3.2 [#1805](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1805)
- Updaated newHeads subscription to emit events only for canonical blocks [#1798](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1798)
- Repricing for trie-size-dependent opcodes [#1795](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1795)
- Revised Istanbul Versioning assignemnts [#1794](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1794)
- Updated RevertReason to return BytesValue [#1793](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1793)
- Updated way priv_getPrivacyPrecompileAddress source [#1786](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1786) (thanks to [iikirilov](https://github.com/iikirilov))
- Updated Chain ID opcode to return 0 as default [#1785](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1785)
- Added tracking of world state account key preimages [#1780](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1780)
- Modified PrivGetPrivateTransaction to take public tx hash [#1778](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1778) (thanks to [josh-richardson](https://github.com/josh-richardson))
- Updated priv_getPrivacyPrecompileAddress method return [#1766](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1766) (thanks to [iikirilov](https://github.com/iikirilov))
- Added tests for permissioning with static nodes behaviour [#1764](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1764)
- Added integration test for contract creation with privacyGroupId [#1762](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1762) (thanks to [josh-richardson](https://github.com/josh-richardson))
- Added report node local address as the coinbase in Clique and IBFT
- Added CLI flag for setting WorldStateDownloader task cache size [#1749](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1749) (thanks to [matkt](https://github.com/matkt))
- Updated vertx to 2.8.0 [#1748](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1748)
- changed RevertReason to BytesValue [#1746](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1746)
- Added static nodes acceptance test [#1745](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1745)
- Added report 0 hashrate when the mining coordinator doesn't support mining
- Implemented EIP-2200 - Net Gas Metering Revised [#1743](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1743)
- Added chainId validation to PrivateTransactionValidator [#1741](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1741)
- Reduced intrinsic gas cost [#1739](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1739)
- De-duplicated test blocks data files [#1737](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1737)
- Renamed various EEA methods to priv methods [#1736](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1736) (thanks to [josh-richardson](https://github.com/josh-richardson))
- Permissioning Acceptance Test [#1735](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1735)
- Added PrivateTransactionValidator to unify logic [#1713](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1713)
- Added JSON-RPC API to report validator block production information [#1687](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1687) (thanks to [matkt](https://github.com/matkt))
- Added Mark Sweep Pruner [#1638](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1638)
- Added the Blake2b F compression function as a precompile in Besu [#1614](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1614) (thanks to [iikirilov](https://github.com/iikirilov))
- Support changing log level at runtime [\#1656](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1656) (thanks to [matkt](https://github.com/matkt))
- Implement dump command to dump a specific block from storage [\#1641](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1641) (thanks to [matkt](https://github.com/matkt))
- Add eea\_findPrivacyGroup endpoint to Besu [\#1635](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1635) (thanks to [Puneetha17](https://github.com/Puneetha17))
- Updated eea send raw transaction with privacy group ID [\#1611](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1611) (thanks to [iikirilov](https://github.com/iikirilov))
- Added [admin\_changeLogLevel](https://besu.hyperledger.org/en/latest/Reference/API-Methods/#admin_changeloglevel) JSON RPC API (thanks to [matkt](https://github.com/matkt))
- Updated [permissioning overview](https://besu.hyperledger.org/en/stable/) for onchain account permissioning
- Updated [quickstart](https://besu.hyperledger.org/en/latest/HowTo/Deploy/Monitoring-Performance/#monitor-node-performance-using-prometheus) to include Prometheus and Grafana
- Updated [onchain permissioning to include account permissioning](hhttps://besu.hyperledger.org/en/latest/Concepts/Permissioning/Onchain-Permissioning/) and [Permissioning Management Dapp](https://besu.hyperledger.org/en/latest/Tutorials/Permissioning/Getting-Started-Onchain-Permissioning/#start-the-development-server-for-the-permissioning-management-dapp)
- Added content on [creating and managing privacy groups](https://besu.hyperledger.org/en/latest/Reference/web3js-eea-Methods/#createprivacygroup)
- Added content on [accessing private and privacy marker transactions](https://besu.hyperledger.org/en/latest/HowTo/Use-Privacy/Access-Private-Transactions/)
- Added content on [system requirements](https://besu.hyperledger.org/en/latest/HowTo/Get-Started/System-Requirements/)
- Modifies PrivGetPrivateTransaction to take public tx hash [\#1778](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1778)
- Remove enclave public key from parameter [\#1777](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1777)
- Return the ethereum address of the privacy precompile from priv_getPrivacyPrecompileAddress [\#1766](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1766)
- Report node local address as the coinbase in Clique and IBFT [\#1760](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1760)
- Additional integration test for contract creation with privacyGroupId [\#1762](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1762)
- Report 0 hashrate when the mining coordinator doesn't support mining [\#1757](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1757)
- Update BesuCommand to accept minTransactionGasPriceWei as an integer [\#1668](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1668) (thanks to [matkt](https://github.com/matkt))
- Add Prerequisites and Quick-Start [\#1660](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1660) (thanks to [lazaridiscom](https://github.com/lazaridiscom))
- Make test generated keys deterministic w/in block generator [\#1657](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1657)
- Rename privacyGroupId to createPrivacyGroupId [\#1654](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1654) (thanks to [Puneetha17](https://github.com/Puneetha17))
- Added content on [setting CLI options using environment variables](https://besu.hyperledger.org/en/latest/Reference/CLI/CLI-Syntax/#specifying-options)
- \[PAN-2811\] Be more lenient with discovery message deserialization. Completes our support for EIP-8 and enables Besu to work on Rinkeby again. [\#1580](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1580)
- Added liveness and readiness probe stub endpoints [\#1553](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1553)
- Added [note about replacing transactions in transaction pool](https://besu.hyperledger.org/en/latest/Concepts/Transactions/Transaction-Pool/#replacing-transactions-with-same-nonce)
- \[PAN-2779\] Allow signing private transaction with any key [\#1561](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1561) (thanks to [iikirilov](https://github.com/iikirilov))
- \[PAN-2672\] Return specific and useful error for enclave issues [\#1455](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1455) (thanks to [Puneetha17](https://github.com/Puneetha17))
- Added [troubleshooting point about illegal reflective access error](https://besu.hyperledger.org/en/latest/HowTo/Troubleshoot/Troubleshooting/#illegal-reflective-access-error-on-startup)
- Added [trusted bootnode behaviour for permissioning](https://besu.hyperledger.org/en/latest/Concepts/Permissioning/Onchain-Permissioning/#bootnodes)
- Added [how to obtain a WS authentication token](https://besu.hyperledger.org/en/latest/HowTo/Interact/APIs/Authentication/#obtaining-an-authentication-token)
- Updated [example scripts and added package.json file for creating signed transactions](https://besu.hyperledger.org/en/latest/HowTo/Send-Transactions/Transactions/)
- PAN-2715 - return block not found reasons in error [\#1485](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1485)
- \[PAN-2652\] Refactor Privacy acceptance test and add Privacy Ibft test [\#1483](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1483) (thanks to [iikirilov](https://github.com/iikirilov))
- \[PAN-2647\] Validate Private Transaction nonce before submitting to Transaction Pool [\#1449](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1449) (thanks to [iikirilov](https://github.com/iikirilov))
- Make restriction field in Private Transaction an enum [\#1462](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1462) (thanks to [iikirilov](https://github.com/iikirilov))
- eea\_getTransactionCount fails if account has not interacted with private state [\#1367](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1367) (thanks to [iikirilov](https://github.com/iikirilov))
- Allow private contract invocations in multiple privacy groups [\#1318](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1318) (thanks to [iikirilov](https://github.com/iikirilov))
- Use default enclave public key to generate eea_getTransactionReceipt [\#1280](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1280) (thanks to [Puneetha17](https://github.com/Puneetha17))
- Use labelled timer to differentiate between rocks db metrics [\#1254](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1254) (thanks to [Puneetha17](https://github.com/Puneetha17))
- Use single instance of Rocksdb for privacy [\#1247](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1247) (thanks to [Puneetha17](https://github.com/Puneetha17))
- Added [Privacy Overview](https://besu.hyperledger.org/en/latest/Concepts/Privacy/Privacy-Overview/) and [Processing Private Transactions](https://besu.hyperledger.org/en/latest/Concepts/Privacy/Private-Transaction-Processing/)
- Renaming of Ethstats Lite Explorer to [Ethereum Lite Explorer](https://besu.hyperledger.org/en/latest/HowTo/Deploy/Lite-Block-Explorer/#lite-block-explorer-documentation) (thanks to [tzapu](https://github.com/tzapu))
- Added content on using [Truffle with Besu](https://besu.hyperledger.org/en/latest/HowTo/Develop-Dapps/Truffle/)
- Reduce memory usage in import [\#1239](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1239)
- Improve eea_sendRawTransaction error messages [\#1238](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1238) (thanks to [Puneetha17](https://github.com/Puneetha17))
- Single topic filter [\#1235](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1235)
- Enable pipeline chain downloader for fast sync [\#1232](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1232)
- Make contract size limit configurable [\#1227](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1227)
- Refactor PrivacyParameters config to use builder pattern [\#1226](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1226) (thanks to [antonydenyer](https://github.com/antonydenyer))
- Different request limits for different request types [\#1224](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1224)
- Maintain the state of MessageFrame in private Tx [\#1193](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1193) (thanks to [Puneetha17](https://github.com/Puneetha17))
- Persist private world state only if we are mining [\#1191](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1191) (thanks to [Puneetha17](https://github.com/Puneetha17))
- Updated endpoints in [Private Network Quickstart](https://besu.hyperledger.org/en/latest/Tutorials/Quickstarts/Private-Network-Quickstart/) (thanks to [laubai](https://github.com/laubai))
- Updated [tutorials](https://besu.hyperledger.org/en/latest/Tutorials/Private-Network/Create-Private-Clique-Network/) for printing of enode on startup
- Added information on [block time and timeout settings](https://besu.hyperledger.org/en/latest/HowTo/Configure/Consensus-Protocols/IBFT/#block-time) for IBFT 2.0
- Added permissioning blog to [Resources](https://besu.hyperledger.org/en/latest/Reference/Resources/)
- Updated [Create Permissioned Network](https://besu.hyperledger.org/en/latest/Tutorials/Permissioning/Create-Permissioned-Network/) tutorial to use `export-address`
- Updated [Clique](https://besu.hyperledger.org/en/latest/HowTo/Configure/Consensus-Protocols/Clique/) and [IBFT 2.0](https://besu.hyperledger.org/en/latest/HowTo/Configure/Consensus-Protocols/IBFT/) docs to include complete genesis file
- Updated [Clique tutorial](https://besu.hyperledger.org/en/latest/Tutorials/Private-Network/Create-Private-Clique-Network/) to use `export-address` subcommand
- Fix private transaction acceptance test [\#1134](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/1134) (thanks to [Puneetha17](https://github.com/Puneetha17))
- RPC tests can use 127.0.0.1 loopback rather than localhost [\#974](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/974) thanks to [glethuillier](https://github.com/glethuillier) for raising)
- Documentation update for the [`public-key export-address`](https://besu.hyperledger.org/en/stable/) subcommand.
- Updated [IBFT 2.0 overview](https://besu.hyperledger.org/en/stable/) to include use of `rlp encode` command and information on setting IBFT 2.0 properties to achieve your desired block time.
- Do parallel extract signatures in the parallel block importer. [\#844](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/844)
- Fix 'the Input Is Too Long' Error on Windows [\#843](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/843) (thanks to [glethuillier](https://github.com/glethuillier)).
- Homogenize error messages when required parameters are set [\#822](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/822) ([glethuillier](https://github.com/glethuillier)).
- Remove privacy not supported warning [\#806](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/806) (thanks to [vinistevam](https://github.com/vinistevam))
- Wire up Private Transaction Processor [\#805](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/805) (thanks to [Puneetha17](https://github.com/Puneetha17))
- Spilt Ibft MessageValidator into components [\#752](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/752)
- Ensure first checkpoint headers is always in local blockchain for FastSyncCheckpointHeaderManager [\#750](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/750)
- Refactored permissioning components to be Optional. [\#747](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/747)
- Integrate rocksdb-based queue into WorldStateDownloader [\#746](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/746)
The [documentation](https://docs.pantheon.pegasys.tech/en/latest/) has been updated throughout to use the changed command line options and the [command line reference](https://besu.hyperledger.org/en/stable/) documents the changed options.
| `--metrics-listen=<HOST:PORT>` | [`--metrics-host=<HOST>`](https://besu.hyperledger.org/en/latest/Reference/CLI/CLI-Syntax/#metrics-host) and [`--metrics-port=<PORT>`](https://besu.hyperledger.org/en/latest/Reference/CLI/CLI-Syntax/#metrics-port) | Split into host and port options |
| `--p2p-listen=<HOST:PORT>` | [`--p2p-host=<HOST>`](https://besu.hyperledger.org/en/latest/Reference/CLI/CLI-Syntax/#p2p-hostt) and [`--p2p-port=<PORT>`](https://besu.hyperledger.org/en/latest/Reference/CLI/CLI-Syntax/#p2p-port) | Split into host and port options |
| `--rpc-listen=<HOST:PORT>` | [`--rpc-http-host=<HOST>`](https://besu.hyperledger.org/en/latest/Reference/CLI/CLI-Syntax/#rpc-http-host) and [`--rpc-http-port=<PORT>`](https://besu.hyperledger.org/en/latest/Reference/CLI/CLI-Syntax/#rpc-http-port) | Split into host and port options |
| `--ws-listen=<HOST:PORT>` | [`--rpc-ws-host=<HOST>`](https://besu.hyperledger.org/en/latest/Reference/CLI/CLI-Syntax/#rpc-ws-host) and [`--rpc-ws-port=<PORT>`](https://besu.hyperledger.org/en/latest/Reference/CLI/CLI-Syntax/#rpc-ws-port) | Split into host and port options |
- Added IBFT 2.0 [content](https://besu.hyperledger.org/en/latest/HowTo/Configure/Consensus-Protocols/IBFT/) and [JSON RPC API methods](https://besu.hyperledger.org/en/latest/Reference/API-Methods/#ibft-20-methods).
- Added content on [events and logs](https://besu.hyperledger.org/en/latest/Concepts/Events-and-Logs/), and [using filters](https://besu.hyperledger.org/en/latest/HowTo/Interact/Filters/Accessing-Logs-Using-JSON-RPC/).
- Added content on integrating with [Prometheus Push Gateway](https://besu.hyperledger.org/en/latest/HowTo/Deploy/Monitoring-Performance/#running-prometheus-with-besu-in-push-mode)
- Added handling for when p2p is disabled [\#655](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/655)
- Enabled command line configuration for privacy precompiled contract address [\#653](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/653) (thanks to [Puneetha17](https://github.com/Puneetha17))
- IBFT transmitted packets are logged by gossiper [\#652](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/652)
Indefinitely delays the roll-out of Constantinople on Ethereum Mainnet due to a [potential security issue](https://blog.ethereum.org/2019/01/15/security-alert-ethereum-constantinople-postponement/) detected.
- Set base directory name to be lowercase in building.md [\#474](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/474) (Thanks to [Matthalp](https://github.com/Matthalp))
From v0.8.3, incoming HTTP requests are only accepted from hostnames specified using the `--host-whitelist` command-line option. If not specified, the default value for `--host-whitelist` is `localhost`.
If using the URL `http://127.0.0.1` to make JSON-RPC calls, use `--host-whitelist` to specify the hostname `127.0.0.1` or update the hostname to `localhost`.
Specify `*` or `all` for `--host-whitelist` to effectively disable host protection and replicate pre-v0.8.3 behavior. This is not recommended for production code.
* Reorganised [Installation documentation](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/wiki/Installation) and added [Chocolatey installation](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/wiki/Install-Binaries#windows-with-chocolatey) for Windows
- Log spam: endless loop in `nioEventLoopGroup` thanks to [@5chdn](https://github.com/5chdn) for reporting) (PR [#261](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/261))
- Rinkeby import can stall with too many fragments thanks to [@steffenkux](https://github.com/steffenkux) and [@5chdn](https://github.com/5chdn) for reporting) (PR [#255](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/255))
- File name too long error while building from source thanks to [@5chdn](https://github.com/5chdn) for reporting) (PR [#221](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/221))
- Loop syntax in `runBesuPrivateNetwork.sh` (PR [#237](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/237) thanks to [@matt9ucci](https://github.com/matt9ucci))
- Added `--ropsten` command line argument to make syncing to Ropsten easier (PR [#197](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/197) with thanks to [@jvirtanen](https://github.com/jvirtanen))
- Supported Constantinople with Clique thanks to [@5chdn](https://github.com/5chdn) for reporting) (PR [#250](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/250), PR [#247](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/247))
- Added `--node-private-key` option to allow nodekey file to be specified separately to data directory thanks to [@peterbroadhurst](https://github.com/peterbroadhurst) for requesting) (PR [#234](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/234))
- Upgraded Ethereum reference tests to 6.0 beta 2. (thanks to [@jvirtanen](https://github.com/jvirtanen) for the initial upgrade to beta 1)
- Set Java compiler default encoding to UTF-8 (PR [#238](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/238) thanks to [@matt9ucci](https://github.com/matt9ucci))
- Improved code for parsing config (PRs [#208](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/208), [#209](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/209))
- Use `java.time.Clock` in favour of a custom Clock interface (PR [#220](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/220))
- Improve modularity of storage systems (PR [#211](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/211), [#207](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/207))
- Treat JavaDoc warnings as errors (PR [#171](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/171))
- Add benchmark for `BlockHashOperation `as a template for benchmarking other EVM operations (PR [#203](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/203))
- Added unit tests for `EthBlockNumber` (PR [#195](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/195) thanks to [@jvirtanen](https://github.com/jvirtanen))
- Added unit tests for `Web3ClientVersion` (PR [#194](https://github.com/PegaSysEng/pantheon/pull/194) with thanks to [@jvirtanen](https://github.com/jvirtanen))
